Kenan Lee Isitt

Kenan Lee Isitt

also known as Kenan Isitt

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Waynesville, NC
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, General Practice

89 Waynesville Plaza #1023, Waynesville, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 3 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2022

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No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 21 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2004

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No misconduct found

Location

Kenan Lee Isitt, Attorney at Law

89 Waynesville Plaza #1023, Waynesville, NC, 28786

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Kenan Lee Isitt's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by JENNIFER | September 30, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyer Ever

Keanan is a brilliant and tenacious lawyer who knows the law and is dedicated to seeking justice for his clients. Keanan not only won my case, he helped me get my property back, and was compassionate and committed through every step of the process.

Posted by Ted | March 15, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Public enemy 1

There was a time I lived my life careless I was facing federal time and a lot of state time. With Keenans help he turned 8yrs into 17nonths I was happy he saved my life I would raccommened this law office all way s Thank you kennan Issitt Ted .

Posted by Alexa | April 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney

Kenan represented me in a police brutality case and I am very pleased with his work. Kenan is a very kind, compassionate and easy to talk to attorney who cares about his clients. I would recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | January 9, 2013

Kenan is a lifesaver

Kenan represented me very successfully in a car accident/personal injury case. I was seriously injured and my insurance company was refusing to pay my bills without explanation. Kenan straightened them out, got my bills all paid, and eventually got me a very fair settlement for my injuries from the... other driver's insurance company. He kept me informed throughout the process and I recommend him highly.

Posted by Andrew | January 7, 2013

In a word "Relief"

Kenan was fantastic and hopefully I will never have need for a lawyer again, but if I do I know whom I’ll be going back to. When I went to Kenan I had been worried about my overall outcome and he was great. Kenan made me feel comfortable and answered all of my questions and explained everything in ...sufficient detail for me to understand my options. Kenan was also every straightforward as he laid out the potential pitfalls and the possible benefits to my case. Kenan was very realistic in the expectations he set and he met every one of them. His follow through with my case from start to finish was the thing things I personally liked the most. I highly recommend Kenan Isitt and his work.

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Kenan Lee Isitt's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Kite

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kenan is a brilliant guy, a true professional who listens to his clients and has many years of rich experience getting results for those he works for. It is a pleasure to work alongside him, as he truly does raise the level of competent legal work in this area."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ruth Vogel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 05

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Kenan has a strong commitment to civil rights and that is reflected in how he handles the defense of individuals charged with a crime."

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Sean Cleary

Civil rights lawyer | May 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Civil rights lawyer | Apr 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to anyone needing legal representation."

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Sergio Cabanas

Unknown lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Isitt without reservation. After reviewing his many thoughtful contributions to Avvo, it is apparent that he is very knowledgeable about the law and does a superlative job analyzing legal issues."

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Kevin Coluccio

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Joseph Bowman

Unknown lawyer | Sep 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Fareesh Sarangi

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Isitt is a knowledgeable lawyer who is generous with his time and expertise. I recommend him without hesitation!"

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Albert Crosner

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Oshan

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Shaw

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"With praise from clients and lawyers for his work and professionalism, Mr. Lsitt's profile on Avvo is impressive. I would encourage those who need legal assistance with civil rights related issues to speak to Kenan Isitt about how he can help."

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Sean Gillespie

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kenan is an excellent attorney. He tirelessly and effectively represents his clients and I recommend him highly."

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Shaun Van Eyk

Civil rights lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Kenan is a strong, caring advocate for his clients. He is both dedicated and thorough in his approach to his practice. I strongly endorse him."

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Jay Carlson

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Kenan is a experienced trial advocate and a tireless fighter for his clients. Kenan has that rare combination of sensitivity to his client's needs, coupled with excellent skills in the courtroom, that make him so effective. Clients really appreciate working with Kenan and I have seen him secure positive results for many clients. I refer clients to him, and I recommend him without reservation."

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Lisa Douglas

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Excellent attorney. Aggressive representation of his clients."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Christopher Carney

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Kenan Isitt is smart and relentless. I unreservedly recommend him."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2023

2023 North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society Inductee, North Carolina Attorney Pro Bono Honor Society

Work Experience

2004 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Kenan Isitt, Attorney at Law

2010 - 2019

Principal, Carney Gillespie Isitt PLLP

Associations

2024 - Present

Haywood County Bar

Member

2009 - Present

Federal District Court of Washington, Western District

Member

2009 - Present

Washington Defender Association

Member

2022 - 2024

Buncombe County Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. John Doe

Case dismissed on day of trial.

State v. John Doe

Found guilty of simple possession of cocaine.

State v. John Doe

Found guilty of a lesser offense.

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Education

2004

Seattle University School of Law

JD

1997

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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